FREE - Montgomery Ward Compact Washer and Dryer

[easyspindrier]

Hello,

I picked up this washer and dryer in December 2018. I have tested the washer and it agitates and the timer advances, the brake releases, but I couldn’t get the washer to spin. I’d like to see them go to a good home rather than recycling them. If anyone is interested, please message me. Prefer local pick-up. Located in Frederick, MD.

 

[appnut]

My oldest sister bought a condo in Foster City, CA in like 1976 or 1977 and this is the set that was in it from the previous owner.  

 

[DADoES]

 
Just to say ... the timer is labeled in reverse for soak time, or am I not understanding the intent of it?

 

[turquoisedude]

Norge-built models!

 

[rp2813]

 

Yes, those panels are frighteningly familiar. 

 

Typing this from under the bed.

 

[thomasortega]

I would love to have them but, unfortunately too far and shipping would cost a fortune.

 

[lowefficiency]

How wide and how deep are these?

They look like a rather nice alternative to a twin-tub or stacked units.

 

[revvinkevin]

As I recall they are each just 21” wide!

 

[thomasortega]

21 inches?

Hummmmmmm that IS very interesting..... Specially after I changed the layout in my laundry room today and I was able to free exactly 43 inches.

What is the chance I can make the washer work? Is the dryer gas or electric, if electric, can I rewire it to 110v? How much it would cost to bring them to Los Angeles?

 

[turquoisedude]

It's possible the dryer is already a 120 volt model - many of these compact models were.

Not sure what would be causing a Wardge washer of this generation to not spin... Older models had issues with clutch springs causing a 'no spin' condition.

 

[combo52]

21" Wide Wards W&D

Have found a new home @ the Beltsville museum.

 

Most common reason these would stop spinning was a slight main seal leak that would ruin the top transmission bearing or a tight main seal, both really difficult fixes.

 

John L. 

 

[repairguy]

Congratulations John!

 

[appnut]

Yay John!!!

 

[thomasortega]

YAY i'm very glad they went to a good home, where they will be certainly loved and cared.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

If those are "compact", then what exactly is "Fu

For something "compact" that sure is a lot of features that washer has... (Much like I probably would have bought if the age of 19 could have been my home buying/housewares buying age...

Then on which, it all reminds me of going to Ward's, back in my "then", & on the newer machines, still seeing the Cold Water Wash/Rinse and even 2nd Rinse & Soak is blended in with the rest of the Wash/Rinse Programs, and all that's left is just the Water Level...

-- Dave

 

[combo52]

We picked Up These Cool Machines Last Evening.

Just unloaded them from the van and they are safely in the warehouse. 

 

James [ easyspindrier ] even included all the instruction booklets that came with the machines.

 

They never even sent in the warranty cards, I guess there is no point in doing so now, LOL

 

A few pictures from the literature.

 

John L.

 

[repairguy]

Very neat machines! Glad you rescued them. I like how they downplay the noise of the machine with an insert with the manual.